Singapore to open Cyber Security Lab to train law enforcers

Singapore regards cybersecurity as a key challenge. Singapore is shoring up its cybersecurity comptencies with the set up of a new Cyber Security Lab, aimed at providing law enforcers a realistic platform to hone their skills in countering cyberattacks. "Countries around the world are grappling with the issue and still building up their cybersecurity and defense capabilities," said Teo Chee Hean, Singapore's deputy prime minister. Teo, who is also minister for home affairs and coordinating minister for national security, was speaking in during the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Committee of Supply Debate last Friday. Cyberattacks by criminals, terrorists and state-sponsored groups have grown in terms of frequency, severity and complexity, he added. "No country has found a complete solution, and the rapidly evolving nature of cyber technology means that any innovation can b...